Atty. James Daniel Stephens
James Daniel Stephens is a lawyer practicing estate planning, probate, estate administration and 5 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Pepperdine University in 1994, and has been licensed for 28 years.
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James Daniel Stephens is a Member based in Westlake Village, California, practicing at Law Office Of James D Stephens. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, and poa. Admitted to practice in California (1998). Educated at Pepperdine University (J.D., 1997) and Pepperdine University (B.A., 1994). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Beverly Hills and American Bar Associations State Bar of California. Serves clients in Westlake Village, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Daniel Stephens is a lawyer practicing estate planning, probate, estate administration and 5 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from Pepperdine University in 1994, and has been licensed for 28 years
- James practices at Law Office of James D. Stephens in Westlake Village, CA
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James Daniel Stephens is one of 94,411 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in California →
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Westlake Village are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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